R.E. Sales Test: Could You Move This Turkey? - 02/19/10 02:35 PM
 
Attention all salespersons: It's time to take a test to determine how good a salesperson you really are. Could you sell a house that's a 10 on the Suckometer? If you get all the answers right, you will receive a can of Spam. Or not... 
1.  The house is devoid of natural light, so you: a) turn on all the lights b) pass out BIC lighters and tell everyone U2 might drop by c) install the disco ball light you won playing Bingo in 1972 and yell, "Let's get down!"
2.  The house lacks color, so you: a) bring in … (18 comments)

R.E. SALES IN THE LAND OF OZ - 02/12/10 11:59 AM
 
For quite some time I have been collecting misspelled names of people and well-known places in our area. Sometimes the misspellings are even better than the actual names. Others, however, are just plain funny. Who could possibly argue that "Blurbank" Airport wouldn't be a better name for that smog covered destination spot?  And "Universaltile" Studios kind of says it all, doesn't it? Please enjoy: 
Selling in the Land of Oz
"Designed by Frank Lord Wright" (Yes, some thought he was a god...)
"New Thermaldoor Fridge" (This actually make sense...if you plan to wear the door to go skiing.)
"Pt. Doom … (9 comments)

"Marble Floors - Great for Clogging" - More MLS Humor - 02/05/10 04:18 PM
 
Beware all agents: My loyal spies and I are watching everything you put in print. Why? Because real estate ads can be more fun than a whoopee cushion! We found another batch of blatant bloopers that will set February into full swing. Here we go again - jump onto the MLS Malapropism Merry-go-round and enjoy the ride:
 The Demise of Webster and Roget
"House near Malibu Whinery" (Buy a bunk near the Drunk n Funk)
"Bambo floors" (Bimbo Agent)
"Paneling made of imported Europein wood"  (If you're a peein,' Ima leavin'.')
"Delicious abbatizers served" (Cue the Abba music: "You are … (4 comments)

 
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